Paton, Joseph Noel (12/13/1821-12/26/1901), 1864 -1887
Content Description
Collection of manuscript poems by 56 minor British poets. Includes prose and 3 photographs. Poets include: Alfred Austin, Mary Elizabeth Braden, "Alfred Crowquill," Francis Jeffrey, J. Sheridan Knowles, Lord John Russell, Charles Augustus Sala, and Martin F. Tupper.
Dates
- Other: 1864 -1887
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Born in Dunfermline, Fife, Paton was a popular Scottish artist, illustrator, sculpter, and poet. He had a particular interest in Scottish folklore and Celtic legends, and this subject was relfected in his art and writing. Paton was very successful in all artistic endeavors, and received a knighthood in 1878 as well a an honorary LL.D. by the University of Edinburgh.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)
Language of Materials
English
General
Photograph, sepia, signed J. Noel Parton, August 1864; Letter, with address 33 George Square, Edinburgh, July 19, 1887, containing poem “Fragment”
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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